Product Development Engineer

Build innovative medical devices that shape the future of surgical care.

R&D Partners is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join a growing R&D team in the medical technology and devices industry. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, testing, and refinement of innovative medical devices that improve surgical outcomes and advance patient care. The position is ideal for an engineer eager to grow in the MedTech industry and take ownership of impactful product development work in a regulated environment.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of medical devices from concept through production.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and design documentation.
• Conduct engineering analyses (mechanical, functional, or systems-level).
• Build, test, and iterate prototypes in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to design control documentation in ISO 13485/MDR environments.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testing (DFT).
• Assist in verification and validation activities, including bench testing and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, clinical advisors, and quality/regulatory.
• Support continuous improvement of product design processes and engineering workflows.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product development with Class III medical devices.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative design processes.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and design control processes.
• Understanding of medical device standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with surgical tools or implantable devices.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes (CNC, injection molding, additive manufacturing).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (EU MDR).
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.

For more information, please contact Wayne Norris.

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